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How to get fromSouth Shore to Washington DCby train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, taxi, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from South Shore to Washington DC by train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train to Yeager Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Take the train from South Portsmouth Amtrak to Charleston Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CRW - DCA
    5h 43m
    $135–688

  2. Drive 427.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Shore to Washington DCcar car 427.8 mi
    7h 37m
    $79–113

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Portsmouth Amtrak to Washington Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    13h 9m
    $154–317

  4. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Portsmouth to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CMH - DCA
    6h 22m
    $121–750

  5. Taxi, bus to Covington, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the taxi from South Shore to Piketontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Piketon to University of Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CVG - DCA
    7h 4m
    $171–1,327

  6. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Portsmouth to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CMH - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 58m
    $85–499

  7. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Portsmouth to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane CMH - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    7h 13m
    $437–1,751

South Shore to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration13h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between South Shore, KY, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from South Portsmouth Amtrak to Washington Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 12h 49m.

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